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June 21, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 11:00 a.m.

GATHERING

PRELUDES

Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus Paul Manz

God Himself is Present Michael Burkhardt

Liturgical Prelude 1 George Oldroyd

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

<We stand.>

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from

our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may

confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ,

our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. <We kneel>

C: Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you

and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent.

In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have

done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by

your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus

Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. <We Stand.>

P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us

alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus

Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the

Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.

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GATHERING HYMN LET THE WHOLE CREATION CRY LBW HYMN 242

GREETING

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the

Holy Spirit be with you all. C:And also with you.

KYRIE

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CANTICLE OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray…

C: O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and

storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom

instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and

Lord. Amen

<We sit.>

REDEEMER RINGERS Jesus Loves Me Arr. Glasgow

FIRST LESSON Job 38:1–11 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: 2"Who is this that darkens

counsel by words without knowledge? 3Gird up your loins like a man, I will

question you, and you shall declare to me. 4"Where were you when I laid the

foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. 5Who determined

its measurements — surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? 6On

what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone 7when the morning stars

sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy? 8"Or who shut in

the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb? — 9when I made the

clouds its garment, and thick darkness its swaddling band, 10and prescribed

bounds for it, and set bars and doors,11and said, 'Thus far shall you come, and

no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stopped'?

L: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God!

PSALM 107:1–3, 23–32 (Sung responsively, led by Cantor)

1Give thanks to the LORD, for the | LORD is good,

for God's mercy en- | dures forever. 2Let the redeemed of the | LORD proclaim

that God redeemed them from the hand | of the foe, 3gathering them in | from the lands;

from the east and from the west, from the north and | from the south. 23Some went down to the | sea in ships,

plying their trade | in deep waters. 24They beheld the works | of the LORD,

God's wonderful works | in the deep.

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25Then God spoke, and a stormy | wind arose,

which tossed high the waves | of the sea. 26They mounted up to the heavens and descended | to the depths;

their souls melted away | in their peril. 27They staggered and | reeled like drunkards,

and all their skill was of | no avail. 28Then in their trouble they cried | to the LORD,

and you delivered them from | their distress. 29You stilled the storm | to a whisper

and silenced the waves | of the sea. 30Then were they glad when | it grew calm,

when you guided them to the harbor | they desired. 31Let them give thanks to you, LORD, for your | steadfast love

and your wonderful works | for all people. 32Let them exalt you in the assembly | of the people;

in the council of the elders, let them sing | hallelujah!

SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 6:1–13

As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of

God in vain. 2For he says, “At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and

on a day of salvation I have helped you." See, now is the acceptable time; see,

now is the day of salvation! 3We are putting no obstacle in anyone's way, so

that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4but as servants of God we have

commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions,

hardships, calamities, 5beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights,

hunger; 6by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine

love, 7truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of

righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8in honor and dishonor, in ill

repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9as

unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see — we are alive; as

punished, and yet not killed; 10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet

making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return — I

speak as to children — open wide your hearts also.

L: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God!

<We stand.>

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL Mark 4:35–41

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark.

C: Glory to you, O Lord. 35On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across

to the other side." 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them

in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great windstorm

arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being

swamped. 38But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him

up and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" 39He

woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" Then the

wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40He said to them, "Why are you

afraid? Have you still no faith?" 41And they were filled with great awe and

said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey

him?"

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you O Christ.

<We sit>

CHILDREN'S SERMON Pastor Titus

SERMON Pastor Titus

<We stand>

HYMN OF THE DAY JESUS, SAVIOR, PILOT ME LBW HYMN 334

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APOSTLES’ CREED

C: I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION P: Trusting the Spirit's power, we pray for the church, the world, and all of God's

creation.

<We kneel.> A brief silence is kept.

Response after each petition: P: Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great.

P: Receive these prayers, gracious God, and those prayers known only to you. We ask

this in the name of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen. <We stand.>

PEACE P: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you. At this time, you may greet one another in the name of Christ.

<We sit>

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RECEPTION OF THE OFFERING Senior Choir Anthem Glorious is the Lord Almighty Franz Joseph Haydn

<We stand.>

OFFERTORY WE GIVE THEE BUT THINE OWN LBW HYMN410

We give thee but thine own,

whate’er the gift may be;

all that we have is thine alone,

a trust, O Lord, from thee.

P: Let us pray. God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures

forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with

these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus

Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

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PREFACE

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (Congregation)

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE P: Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son,

who reached out to heal the sick and suffering,

who preached good news to the poor,

and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.

In the night in which he was betrayed,

our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;

broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:

Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,

and gave it for all to drink, saying:

This cup is the new covenant in my blood,

shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

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Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension,

we await his coming in glory.

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord,

and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food,

the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord;

to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy

will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and

forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead

us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and

the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

<We Sit>

COMMUNION OF THE FAMILY OF GOD

COMMUNION HYMN HERE IS BREAD ELW HYMN 483

INSERT HYMN

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<We stand>

THE TABLE BLESSING

P: The body and blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his

grace.

C: Amen.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

P: Let us pray. God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have

united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the

power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and

continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

SUNG BLESSING

SENDING HYMN PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY LBW HYMN 543

DISMISSAL P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Improvisation on St. Denio Michael Burkhardt

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Worship Leadership

Presiding Minister: The Reverend Matt Titus

Organist: Huger Caughman, Jr.

Choir Director: Gayle Lindley

Lector/Communion Assistant: Beth Singletary

Cantor: Johnny Lindsay

Crucifer: Grace Lindsay

Acolyte: Philip Livingston

Greeters:

Ushers: Bryan Derrick, Beth Singletary, Jerry Haltiwanger, Ronnie Dickert

Communion Preparation: 8:30am- Peggy Richardson, 11am- Helen Fellers.